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Maysville, Kentucky

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN, Acute

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Meadowview Regional Medical Center

PRN | As Needed |

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. We strive to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve.

Where We Are

Nestled along the south banks of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, the picturesque town of Maysville is one of the state’s best kept secrets. We are proud to offer amenities of a larger metropolitan area, with the comforts and intimacy of a small city, southern hospitality and progressive leadership have made this city live much larger than its size.

Why Choose Us

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  • Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Free Parking
  • And much more…

Position Summary

Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.

Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.

Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma/GE or Associate Degree in Science required

Required Licenses: Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure to practice in the state of Kentucky; Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Certifications

Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date.

Minimum Work Experience

Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.

EEOC Statement

Meadowview Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves measuring lung capacity, analyzing blood samples, and delivering respiratory therapy according to patient care plans. Responsibilities also include responding to emergency codes, educating patients and families, and maintaining respiratory care equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or Associate Degree in Science and hold current RRT certification and Kentucky state licensure. BLS certification is required, and three or more years of cardiopulmonary experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Lung Capacity MeasurementBlood Gas AnalysisPatient AssessmentEmergency ResponsePatient EducationEquipment Sterilization

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN, Acute at Lifepoint Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,913 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,913 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Kentucky65 active3,921 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,913 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time
401K Benefits for full-time
Competitive Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance
Advancement Opportunities
Continuing Education Opportunities
Free Parking

Living in Maysville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$178k
Median resident rent
$699/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.